Edward Schurmann

FOR SALE. Lake Maxinkuckee (Ind.) Property.

The finest farnished cottage on the Lake; containing 7 large rooms and cellar. Veranda on 3 sides of house 10 feet wide. Two-2 inch flowing wells - Fine two story boat house, of which the first story is of stone -Also other out buildings.

Beantiful grounds about 12 feet above water line with large grove and lawn. Sixe of lot 137½ feet on the lake by 150 feet deep. Stone Sea-wall entire frontage.

This property is on the best side of the Lake only 10 minutes walk from R. R. station, or 8 minutes ride on steamer.

All buildings and other improvements are new and firstclass. Will be sold furnished complete. For price and terms address, EDWARD SCHURMANN, No. 6 Odd Fellows Hall, Indianapolis, Ind. -- Lafayette Journal and Courier Apr 16, 1891

1892 - Jun 12 - Lake Maxinkuckee, Ind, house season. Address E. Seburmann, For Rent- My furnisbed cottage and boatNo. 6 Odd-fellows' Hall, Indianapolis.-- Indianapolis Journal

1903 - Jun 27 - Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schurmann left yesterday afternoon for their beautiful home, "The Oaks", at Lake Maxinkuckee. -- Indianapolis Journal

Edward Schurmann Birth ABT 1864 - Death 2 Jul 1930 - Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana Burial burial: JUL 5,1930 Crown Hill Cemetery Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana son of John Melchior Gustavus Schurmann and Catherine

was the proprietor of an art glass and prisms business, located first at 15½ N. Pennsylvania Street and ultimately in the Lemcke Building on the northeast corner of E. Market and N. Pennsylvania Streets.

LOCAL ART GLASS DEALER IS DEAD

Edward Schurmann Succumbs Suddenly of Heart Disease at Home.

Edward Schurmann, 74 years old, dealer in art glass and prisms, died suddenly at his home, 3637 North Delaware street, shortly after noon yesterday.

Death was attributed to heart disease.

He was widely known in Indianapolis business life and had extensive property holdings in this city. He was a member of a pioneer Indianapolis ands his father, a native of Austria, one of the earliest coal mine operators in this part of the country.

Born in Indianapolis.

Mr. Schurmann was born in Indianapolis in 1856, in the residence at the corner of New York and Meridian streets which later became known as the Fletcher home.

He attended Indianapolis private schools and Harvard university. From Harvard he went to Heidelberg university, in Germany, where he was an honor student.

In Europe, likewise, he became active in athletics and was stroke oar of the Royal Boat Club shell in Vienna. He traveled over Europe for nine years, studying and learning the languages of many of the countries he visited. He was a correspondent for New York and Chipapers, writing of his travels cago and experiences. He was known all his life as a scholar and linguist. Starts in Business.

When he returned to Indianapolis he established the art glass and prism business which he maintained until his death. Its offices are in the Lemcke building and have been there many years.

He was a prominent member of the Masonic order for many years and a life member of the Shrine. He was a life member of the B. P. O. E. and a member of the "Old Guard" of Indianapolis Elks lodge No. 13.

Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Lida Heaton Schumann; a son, Edward Schurmann Jr., who is a student in the Indiana a sister, Miss Emma Schurmann of Dresden, Germany, Henry Schurmann, of Indianapolis.

Funeral services, conducted by Oriental lodge No. 500, F. and A. M., will be held Saturday at the home.

Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery. -- Indianapolis Star Jul 3, 1930

married Lida Heaton Birth 6 Jan 1873 Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky Death 2 Jun 1951 Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana Burial JUN 5,1951 Crown Hill Cemetery Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; married 2nd ? Walsh

Child:

Edward Schurmann Jr.

married 2nd Helen Ismon Birth 1861 Death 1909 Burial Oak Woods Cemetery Chicago, Cook County, Illinois married 1st George Lewis Bradbury Sr (1842–1906) daughter of Henry S. Isom